Delft blue ceramic earthenware planter

Antique white and blue Delftware planter with slight signs of wear consistent with age and use. Delftware or Delft blue refers to the production of Dutch factories, most of which were located in the Delft region from the 17th century onward. Delftware gained its reputation thanks to the finesse of its pieces, the quality of its glazing, and the exquisiteness of its painted decorations. The white tin-based glaze used allowed Dutch makers to approximate the appearance of Chinese porcelain, widely distributed in the country thanks to the Dutch East India Company. For lovers of objects that tell a story...